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There is an energy, a freshness, associated with painting from life. Painting on location - "plein air"- and capturing the scene all at once - "alla prima"- has excited artists and collectors since the turn of the century. Jeanne Mackenzie joins a select group of artists that share their love of nature by capturing the moment from life.

Jeanne Mackenzie’s style of painting is a blend of impressionism and realism. Her paintings are done in oil with rich warm tones and a painterly application. These reflect the bold light and striking contrasts of her favorite still lives and western landscapes.

The subject matter comes from favorite found objects, her travels, backpacking trips with llamas or her local rural surroundings. "Painting on location and from life really hones your powers of observation and helps to create your own style of interpreting nature. Nature keeps me honest and the skills learned are invaluable tools to bring back into the studio".

Jeanne Mackenzie is a Colorado resident living in the Fort Collins area where she is one of the founding members of the Rocky Mountain Plain Air Painters. Graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and Teaching Credential from San Diego State University she eventually fell in love with and devoted herself to oils. "I am continually learning new ways to make my paintings more expressive and spontaneous. The art of learning to see is the foundation for a good painting and my constant lesson". Her paintings are featured in several fine art galleries in Colorado and Arizona.

Her artwork has earned Merit Awards and shown at juried shows throughout the United States including the Oil Painters of America Show and Arts for the Parks-Top 100. She was been featured in Southwest Art Magazine’s Best of the West and International Artist Magazine-Master Artists. Jeanne shares her love of art by teaching national painting workshops and she is on staff at the Denver Art Museum teaching color theory, composition and painting.

Other Activities:
During the week we will organize optional visits to museums and current art exhibits, as well as have a guided tour of some of the famous Titian's, Tintorettos and Tiepolos that are at home in this city. Venice is incomparable. Whether you have been there a dozen times or never, it is sure to fill you with inspiration. And there is no better way to absorb this unlikely setting than by examining it closely with an artist's eye.

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Venice tends to be more expensive than other cities in Italy. There are a variety of hotels and pensions, but rooms are often small and uninteresting. But how much time do you expect to sit in your room in Venice anyway? Hotels are often booked well in advance, especially during the Biennale and the high tourist seasons of spring, October and Carnivale (February).

Notes:
Price Includes:

* Single or double room with en suite bathroom and shower
* Daily continental breakfast and 5 dinners at local restaurants, including wine
* Workshop tuition
* Guided tour of Venice
* Selected excursions with class

Price Excludes:

* Airfare
* Lunch
* Independent meals and sight-seeing
* Workshop materials.

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